Illinois · Hiking

Orange Unpaved Trail

1.8 mi
loop
11 ft
climb
659 ft
high point
Loop
route
Apr, Jun
best months

Orange Unpaved Trail is a short, easy loop in Illinois, about 0.7 miles from the town of Fullersburg. The route is 1.8 miles long, with a total elevation gain of 11 feet, and it rises to a high point of 659 feet from a low of 631 feet. The trail is unpaved, and the steepest stretch comes at about 0.55 miles in, with a grade of about 5 percent. Bikes are allowed on the trail, but horses are not, and the route is not wheelchair accessible. Late spring and early fall are the most comfortable times to go. Typical averages from a nearby weather station show May highs around 73°F and September highs around 80°F, while July averages about 90°F. The Purple Paved Trail starts just 0.1 mile away, and the Green Unpaved Trail and Yellow Unpaved Trail are within half a mile. The North Island Loop Trail is about 1.4 miles off.

  • Best time to go · Apr, Jun

    Best time to visit Orange Unpaved Trail

    Best months: April, June and September–October. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.

    1. Jan

      33° / 15°

      10 wet

    2. Feb

      37° / 18°

      9 wet

    3. Mar

      49° / 28°

      10 wet

    4. Apr

      62° / 39°

      12 wet

    5. May

      73° / 50°

      13 wet

    6. Jun

      84° / 60°

      12 wet

    7. Jul

      90° / 64°

      11 wet

    8. Aug

      87° / 63°

      10 wet

    9. Sep

      80° / 55°

      9 wet

    10. Oct

      65° / 43°

      10 wet

    11. Nov

      50° / 31°

      9 wet

    12. Dec

      38° / 21°

      10 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Little Red School Hse, IL, 7.9 mi away at 715 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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